Minimum Windows 8 system requirements for installation

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Windows 8 operating system promises lot of new features as compared to Windows 7 OS. Even though new features like touch gestures, metro interface, tablet support and more have been added – there is no radical change in hardware requirements for installing Windows 8 operating system. Minimum system requirements for Windows 7 operating system should be enough for Windows 8 OS. Hence, if you are using Windows 7 on current PC – then you can install Windows 8 OS on it without any issue.

Additional requirements to use touch enabled features

2. Internet Connection and minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 is required to access the Windows Store and further to download and run apps.

3. Also, to snap apps you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768.

Ideally, you can install and run Windows 8 on your current PC or laptop with Windows 7 OS. However, you may need to check on additional ‘touch’ requirements as listed above to fully use multi touch features. You can also check on device & programs compatibility with Windows 8 before taking decision to install Windows 8 on your system. [Source: Microsoft]